A ca. 1930'3/40's cigar ashtray of heavy gauge sterling; stamped and rocker engraved on the holders and around the outer rim. 8 3/4"L x 2"W. 152 grms. Bears a crossed arrow
hallmark. Excellent condition.
This popular design by Manuel Altamirano, was also sold
through the Hector Aguilar taller, whose hallmark it bears.
The largest of the tapered, hammered links is 1 3/8x1 1/4.
14 1/2"L Slight fraying to the velvet ribbon which holds the links; easily replaced.
An elegant, desirable necklace by Antonio Pineda, ca. 1953.
Heavy gauge trapezoidal links of 970 silver, set with moonstones; Crown mark with 121 eagle. 16"L;
links: largest: 1" x 1/2". Pictured on p. 160 of SILVER SEDUCTION - The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda.
A well crafted stlg shot glass, stamped with an applied
knifewing dancer with a turquoise in a serrated bezel. 1 1/2" diam. at top; 43 grms. excellent condition.
This well known design, usually bearing the Hector Aguilar hallmark
and attributed to him, is actually the work of Manuel Altamirano, who worked for a time at the Taller Borda, and whose designs bear Aguilar's hallmark. This belt bears Altamirano's hallmark. It measures 31" L. The links are 1 1/4L"x1"W It shows wear and tear in the form of very minor dents on several links. 175 grms.
CA. 1950'S Antonio earrings of 970 silver; dangling concentric circles with original screwbacks. The largest circle
is 1 3/4" diam. Overall length: 2 1/2".
These two William Spratling bird pins are from his First Phase period, ca. 1940's, hand embossed and stamped.
Large pin: 2 1/4"x2"; smaller: 1 1/4" x 1 1/8". Excellent
condition.
This elegant necklace dates to the 1940's, William Spratling's
First Phase design period. Silver beads and trapezoidal, hollow backed links
are the main elements. 16"L; links: 1"x7/8" at widest.
Hallmarked both on the clasp and link.
A rare cuff, hallmarked Silver by Tono, Mexico, ZZ223, used
between 1948-1953, showing the influence of Valentin Vidaurreta. Made for a small wrist: 5" plus 1" gap. 68 grms. 1 1/2"W
solid silver.
